"Lace is beautiful stuff: delicate and romantic. Look closely at it and you will see tiny motifs and patterns, flowers and symbols, crafted in miniature like secret messages. Lace has drama: it is the fabric of marriages, funerals and christenings, after all. And it can switch vibes: white is chaste, red is raunchy, black is sophisticated. Lace has it all going on. But here's the thing: when you overdo it, lace loses its lustre."
"But here's the thing: when you overdo it, lace loses its lustre. Too much lace is slightly exhausting to look at. Unless you are walking up the aisle, head-to-toe lace can be overbearing. And because it looks a little old-fashioned, it can add years to your vibe. Nothing wrong with looking older, obviously. But, well, perhaps worth flagging. Lace looks hot when it peeks out from underneath something else, and it doesn't take a genius to figure out the psychology of this"
Lace carries delicate, romantic motifs and dramatic associations with marriages, funerals and christenings. It can convey varied vibes: white appears chaste, red appears raunchy, black appears sophisticated. Excessive lace can be visually exhausting, overbearing, and can make a wearer appear older. Small doses of lace—trims, a camisole under a blazer, lace tights or socks—create subtle, suggestive accents. Lace peeking from underneath other garments appears more flattering than head-to-toe lace. Strategic placement at less obvious parts of the body elevates outfits. A lace-edged midi skirt with black lace trimming adds drama and contrast while remaining wearable.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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